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Attack by Hindu Activists on Catholic School in Southern India Condemned by Bishops

April 23, 2024 by Ryan Eastwood

Bangalore, India – Catholic bishops in southern India have strongly denounced a recent violent attack on a Catholic school by a radical Hindu group. The incident took place on April 16 in Telangana state when a mob of activists assaulted a priest and vandalized the Mother Teresa English Medium School. The attack reportedly occurred after … Read more

Diddy Branded a ‘Monster’ by Emily Ratajkowski in Shocking Assault Footage Reveal

May 18, 2024

Los Angeles, California – Newly unearthed footage of a violent assault at the InterContinental Hotel in Century City in 2016 has sparked outrage among celebrities. The video shows Diddy, also known as Sean Combs, chasing his then-girlfriend Cassie down the hallway, grabbing her, throwing her to the ground, and kicking her while she lay motionless. ... Read more

Kyrgyz Government Takes Action Against Hostel Attacks on India, Pakistan Students

May 18, 2024

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan – Government officials in Kyrgyzstan have made a plea following recent attacks on hostels housing students from India and Pakistan. The authorities have expressed concern over what they refer to as “destructive forces” impacting the safety and security of students. The request from the Kyrgyz government comes after incidents of violence targeting hostels ... Read more

Sentenced: Man Who Attacked Pelosi’s Husband Gets 30 Years, Prosecutors Challenge Sentence

May 18, 2024

San Francisco, California – A man was sentenced to 30 years in prison for breaking into the home of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and attacking her husband with a hammer. David DePape, 44, was found guilty of attempted kidnapping of a federal official and assault on a family member. Prosecutors had sought a 40-year ... Read more

Students from India and Pakistan Attacked in Kyrgystan, Foreign Minister Reacts

May 18, 2024

New Delhi, India – A violent attack on Indian and Pakistani students in Kyrgyzstan has sparked outrage, with India’s Foreign Minister, S Jaishankar, condemning the incident. The students were reportedly attacked by a mob, leading to injuries and damaged property. The attack occurred in the city of Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, where a group ... Read more

Protests Escalate at Universities Across US Over Israel’s War on Gaza: Mass Arrests and Violence Erupt

May 18, 2024

New York, USA – Demonstrations against Israel’s military actions in Gaza have sparked widespread protests at universities across the United States. The unrest peaked with mass arrests in New York and a violent clash in California. In New York City, the NYPD reported the arrest of 282 individuals at Columbia University and City College of ... Read more

Attacker of Nancy Pelosi’s Husband Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison

May 18, 2024

San Francisco, CA – A federal judge sentenced David DePape to 30 years in prison for the assault and attempted kidnapping of former United States House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Paul Pelosi. The attack occurred in October 2022, leaving Paul with multiple injuries, including a fractured skull that required hospitalization for nearly a ... Read more

Attack on Indian and Pakistani Students in Kyrgyzstan Sparks International Outrage

May 18, 2024

New Delhi, India – The Indian Express reported that a group of Kyrgyzstani, Indian, and Pakistani students were subject to a mob attack in Kyrgyzstan. This incident prompted Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar to condemn the violence and assure that Indian students in Kyrgyzstan are safe. The attack, which took place in a market in Bishkek, ... Read more

Attempted Kidnapper of House Speaker Pelosi Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison after Hammer Attack

May 18, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, California – A man convicted of attempting to abduct former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and assaulting her husband with a hammer has been sentenced to 30 years in prison. David DePape, 44, received his sentence from Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley, who found him guilty of attempted kidnapping of a federal official and assault ... Read more

Violence Erupts in Bishkek: Pakistani Students Killed in Horrific Incident

May 18, 2024

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, a city fraught with recent violence, found itself embroiled in tragedy as four Pakistani students lost their lives and others suffered injuries following a dispute in a hostel on May 13. What initially began as a confrontation among Pakistani students quickly escalated into a violent altercation involving other residents of the hostel, resulting ... Read more

Attack: Senegal’s Prime Minister Criticizes France and Europe in Strong Terms

May 18, 2024

Dakar, Senegal – The Prime Minister of Senegal recently made controversial remarks criticizing France and Europe for their alleged mistreatment of Africa. The statements have sparked a heated debate about the historical relationship between Africa and its former colonizers. During a speech at a political rally, the Prime Minister condemned what he referred to as ... Read more